Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

The culture and life of an Art History student Past Review

By (Elementery Education, Utah State University) for

Brigham Young University: Traveling - BYU Art History

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
YES

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

I loved the study abroad because it was so hands on. We went to the actual museums and got to see the actual works of art we had been studying and researching.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

I loved that we had set places to go during the day and then at night we were free to travel and do our own thing. I was sad that the one museum I was the most excited about going to was closed when we went and it happened to be our last day in france. I still haven't had a chance to see the Muse de Orsey.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

The only hotel that was scary was the one we stayed in in Greece. I was lost for 3 hours in a bad neighborhood with no way of finding it.

* Food:

It was awesome

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I loved going to the accropolis in Greece, and comming around a corner in Rome and there was the Pantheon. I also loved seeing Wicked in London.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Finances

* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

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  • N/A

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Get the most out of it as you can. Don't just sleep your time away. You worked for this! Juice it for all your worth!